May I, first and foremost, thank Ethiopian authorities, the African Union and the Ethiopian Football Federation, which is hosting us today, for the support and efforts made toward the success of this event.

I would like, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, to thank you for the honour you have given to the Confederation Africaine de Football, with your presence at this dinner which has a singular symbolic value. It marks the opening of the 39th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF, and...

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Issa Hayatou has met with Zambian President Edgar Lungu and promised that Zambia may get a chance to host the Africa Cup of Nations earlier than the 2025 window if any of the already guaranteed hosts withdraws.

On the morning of Saturday, 18 February 2017, President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, received the president of the Confederation of African Football Issa Hayatou at his residence in Pretoria.